Cleaner

We are seeking to establish a pool of Cleaner’s for permanent and fixed term, full-time and part-time vacancies which may arise during the 2026 school year and up to the end of Term 3, 2027. Appointments may be offered at any time for vacancies that commence during this period.

Wellard Village Primary School (PS) is centred on a culture of powerful relationships where all key stakeholders work collaboratively for positive student outcomes. We are looking for staff who are team oriented, highly collaborative and possess an ability to work in a team. Wellard Village PS has a culture of excellence in teaching and learning. Our staff have a shared understanding of contemporary quality teaching and whole school pedagogy. Our pedagogical framework focuses on explicit teaching, evidence-based practice, play based learning and inquiry. It is aligned to the Department of Education Quality Teaching Framework, and we utilise universal design for learning, to enact our inclusive philosophy. Developing the whole child is a priority for our staff. Together we ensure that we balance curriculum delivery with social and emotional learning and physical health and wellbeing. We utilise Positive Behaviour Support to set high expectations for our learning environment, ensuring all students are safe and accountable. Our matrix encourages children to “Be Courageous, Be Compassionate and Be Responsible”, to achieve our mission of an inclusive and connected community.

The Role

Suitable applicants will be responsible for internal cleaning duties, including:

• Maintenance of carpets and hard floor surfaces
• Toilet cleaning
• Furniture and fittings cleaning
• Window cleaning
• Dusting
• Rubbish removal
• Other items of general cleaning

In addition, you will also carry out external cleaning duties, including:

• Cleaning of verandas and covered areas
• Rubbish removal
• Cleaning of drinking troughs
• Window cleaning
• Removal of cobwebs
• Other general cleaning duties

During vacation times, you will also undertake:

• Stripping and sealing of vinyl floors
• Window cleaning
• Shampooing of carpets
• Pressure cleaning of verandas and undercover areas

In this role suitable applicants will ideally have good attention to detail and will be able to work well both individually and as part of a team to ensure a clean and safe school environment. You should be organised, reliable, and punctual and have excellent knowledge of cleaning equipment and safe cleaning procedures, methods, and practices.

Equity and Diversity

We are committed to an inclusive and culturally responsive workforce reflecting the diversity in our schools and the Western Australian community. We welcome and encourage applications from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, young people, people of diverse sexualities and genders, people with disability, and people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds.

Eligibility

To work with us, you will need to:

• Obtain a valid Working With Children Check.
• Consent to a Nationally Coordinated Criminal History Check and obtain a current Screening Clearance Number issued by the Department of Education’s Screening Unit before you start.
• Be an Australian or New Zealand citizen, permanent resident or have a valid visa with relevant work rights for the term of the appointment.

Additional eligibility and training requirements are outlined in the attached Job Description Form (JDF).

Advertised Vacancy Number: IPS/SS1065900

The Department applies a four (4) day breach period to this selection process. Applications close: 4.30pm (AWST) on Monday, 12 October 2026.